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• Keith Haring x Case Scenario 'Save Japan' iPhone 4 case
• eBay watch: 1950s wood and formica plant stand
• 1980s Ellesse Casals Cagoule by Ellesse Heritage
• Ken Garland 1960s 'Galy Tots' print reissued by Trunk Records
• Robin and Lucienne Day: Design and the Modern Interior exhibition at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex
• Printed Vinyl Clock by Urban Outfitters
• Twentysevenpalms cushions
• Barton furniture collection by Terence Conran for The Conran Shop
• Flying Ducks Rug
• “Sex, Drugstores and Rock & Roll: A History of the Kings Road” at Proud Chelsea

Keith Haring x Case Scenario 'Save Japan' iPhone 4 case Posted: 18 Mar 2011 02:31 PM PDT Japan is currently suffering from an appalling natural disaster, with many people rushing to help in any way possible. Paris store Colette has joined in the efforts, teaming up with a variety of designers to produce a 'Save Japan' range, with all profits going to help support rescue efforts in the country. This Keith Haring x Case Scenario 'Save Japan' iPhone 4 case is one of the products being sold. As you can see, it's case for your iPhone in white with a classic '80s Haring design in the back in black and red. It gives your smartphone some old school cool. But more importantly, 100 per cent of profits goes to the Japanese Red Cross. Grab one online for £17.35. More products will be added to the store's range over the next week, so keep checking back. Find out more at the Colette website

eBay watch: 1950s wood and formica plant stand Posted: 18 Mar 2011 12:56 PM PDT If you happen to be furnishing your home in a 1950s style, this wood and formica plant stand could be the perfect addition. The main kidney shaped table is made of wood and finished with a charcoal grey Formica top plus a white grid pattern finish and a gold and black metallic rim. But that's not all - there's also four removable (and angled) wooden feet, two curved wood stems and five wooden platforms with Formica covers. It's an eye-catching thing, that's for sure. The stand is described as being in 'very good/good' condition, with 'age related scratches, marks and staining' and a loose shelf, that can probably fixed easily. Right now, it's priced at £29. Find out more at the eBay website

1980s Ellesse Casals Cagoule by Ellesse Heritage Posted: 18 Mar 2011 12:40 PM PDT From out of the archives and into your wardrobe comes this 1980s Ellesse Casals Cagoule by Ellesse Heritage. It's a 1980s style reissued and still good for those April showers. Details include a 'kangaroo' pouch on front, half-zip fastening, two side zip pockets, elasticated cuffs and overall, offering a slim fit. £59 is the price. Find out more at the Stuarts of London website

Ken Garland 1960s 'Galy Tots' print reissued by Trunk Records Posted: 18 Mar 2011 12:27 PM PDT If you're after some quirky 1960s art, this Ken Garland Galt Toys print just might fit the bill. Ken Garland was art editor of Design Magazine, and eventually set up Ken Garland And Associates in 1963, for whom he did work for James Galt And Sons, much of which is highly sought-after by design aficionados. Amazingly, this is the first time his work has been reprinted, with the work in question being a reprint of imagery used in the 1969 / 70 Galt Toy brochure. Limited to just 25 prints, each print is hand numbered, annotated with 'Galy Tots', 'Galt Toys Catalogue Cover 1969 / 70', 'Ken Garland And Associates' and is hand signed by the man himself. If you want one, it retails for £200. Find out more at the Trunk Records website

Robin and Lucienne Day: Design and the Modern Interior exhibition at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex Posted: 18 Mar 2011 12:15 PM PDT Possibly off the beaten track (for big city dwellers at least), the Pallant House Gallery hosts a very interesting exhibition from next weekend - Robin and Lucienne Day: Design and the Modern Interior. Running from 26th March - 26th June 2011 in the couple's former hometown, the exhibition draws on the collection of H Kirk Brown III and Jill A Wiltse, which is usually based in Denver, USA. The collection (and exhibition) focuses on the furniture designs of Robin Day and textile designs of wife Lucienne, as well as her ceramics and one or two surprises from both. The exhibition illustrates the evolution of Lucienne Day's design style chronologically, from the 'playful linearity' of her patterns in the early 1950s to her experimentation with bold visual effects in the late 1950s and early 60s as well as taking in her 'pop' styles of the late 60s and 70s. In terms of Robin's designs, rare pieces are on loan from Target Gallery, London, as well as key pieces Robin Day created for Hille (right from the very first collection) and for the Festival of Britain, along with other designs including electronics, logos, brochures and of course, Day's functional work including the 'Polyprop' chair - a seat we've probably all sat in at some time or other. For fans of midcentury design, it sounds like the perfect day out. See the website for opening times and prices. Find out more at the Pallant House Gallery website

Printed Vinyl Clock by Urban Outfitters Posted: 18 Mar 2011 11:53 AM PDT Record lovers might just appreciate this Printed Vinyl Clock by Urban Outfitters. Yes, designed to look like an old vinyl record (as opposed to being an old vinyl record), the clock even has a record deck arm for telling the time for some added novelty, with power coming from a single battery. Want one? Grab one online for £35. Find out more at the Urban Outfitters website

Twentysevenpalms cushions Posted: 18 Mar 2011 06:47 AM PDT If you like your cushions on the kitsch and colourful side of things, check out the range from Twentysevenpalms cushions. The cushions are made from fabric sourced from around the world and certainly won't blend quietly into your sofa. The 'glamour girls' collection features, for example, tropical pin-up girls or saucy '50s-style cowgirls. Their punk/tattoo collection is also worth a look if you're after something a little unusual.  A 45cm square cushion cover will set you back just £12.  You can find them at London's Portobello or Sunday Up-Market, or you can buy them online.

Barton furniture collection by Terence Conran for The Conran Shop Posted: 18 Mar 2011 06:20 AM PDT The Conran Shop's new Barton furniture collection has some great British design names behind it: it was designed by Terence Conran and manufactured by Ercol. The seven piece collection is made up of tables and stylish storage, all made from solid oak. As you might expect from the names involved, it's got a fairly classic look, with a nod to the mid-century, as shown in the coffee table pictured.  Prices start at £595 for nesting tables and go up to £2995 for an armoire. The table pictured costs £650.  See the range online

Flying Ducks Rug Posted: 18 Mar 2011 04:21 AM PDT   The website selling the rug inaccurately describes it as being inspired by the Duckworths on Coronation Street, but as all retro interiors fans know, it was in fact Hilda Ogden who famously had these on her wall. But, putting that aside, the Flying Ducks Rug provides a nice twist on the idea of duck flying across your wall, as here they will fly across your floor. The rug is available in two sizes; small (120cm x 170cm) priced £149.99 or medium (150cm x 230cm) for £239.99, and in a choice of beige or the odder options of sage or lilac. Buy it online from Click 4 Interiors.

“Sex, Drugstores and Rock & Roll: A History of the Kings Road” at Proud Chelsea Posted: 18 Mar 2011 04:19 AM PDT Punks on the Kings Road by Jeanette Beckman   The next exhibition at Proud Chelsea will be "Sex, Drugstores and Rock & Roll: A History of the Kings Road". The exhibition will be a photographic celebration of the Kings Road since the 1960s, including its importance in the music scenes of the 60s and 70s. It will feature prints from photographers such as Harold Chapman, Janette Beckman, Bill Zygmant and Barry Lategan and will include photographs of Apple Tailoring which was launched at 161 Kings Road in May 1968. The exhibition runs from 23 March to 8 May at Proud Chelsea. Further details on the the Proud website.

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